And the rest of us are joining in. Remember Dunkaroos, Pop-Tarts Crunch Cereal, Frasier? They’re ba-ack! (Oops, wrong decade.)
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Sande’s Picks: Spring has sprung at local bakeries
Spring is a wonderful time to be outdoors gardening, walking and hiking, but maybe not baking as much as during the winter months. Don’t despair. There are many independent local bread and pastry shops to fill the gap. These days it is a good idea to call ahead to determine current hours. Brunswick Wildflours Gluten-Free […]
The Wrap: New restaurants, reopenings, and a new chef
Learn about Bayonne ham, cook at The Castle, and order Easter dinner.
Brickyard Hollow to open Portland brewpub
The Yarmouth brewery’s Commercial Street location will serve pizza and stay open late.
The Wrap: Maine’s first non-alcoholic craft beer hits the stores
A new restaurant for Monument Square, and Easter eats.
Restaurants struggling during the pandemic turn to branded merchandise to help pay the bills
From masked mermaids to ‘milk-drunk’ ducks, local restaurants are selling hoodies, onesies and more.
Sande’s Picks: Restaurants and bars are coming back
Maine’s reopening plan for hospitality businesses is moving ahead quickly. On March 26, indoor gathering capacity will increase to 50%, and on May 24, to 75%. March 26 is also the date that indoor dining bar and tasting room service can begin. The Moving Maine Forward Plan also includes wearing masks, social distancing and preventive […]
New statewide campaign highlights safe indoor dining options
A statewide public education campaign, “Maine Outdoor Dine,” was launched last week to showcase Maine restaurants and breweries that offer ways to enjoy food and beverage comfortably and safely outdoors. The campaign‘s website, maineoutdoordine.com, includes information about more than 80 participating businesses from around the state, including close to 50 in Portland. To keep diners safe […]
Run and Eat: Takeout from Thoroughfare is an indulgent delight
There’s a reason the new Yarmouth to-go window has been busy.
Dine In/Out Maine: State of anticipation
We asked food-focused people from around the state where they were most looking forward to eating post-pandemic.